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I am pregnant, and planning my maternity leave. I live in California, which has some unique laws surrounding allowed leave, so that basically, given a “typical” pregnancy, my job is protected while I am on leave from 36 weeks pregnant to 18 weeks after the date I give birth (there is some pregnancy disability leave allowed prior to 36 weeks if medically necessary). MORE
We have an employee (paralegal) who is currently out of the office on maternity leave. Her work product prior to leaving was average. How can I (should I) do this while she is out on maternity leave? Not saying that things can't be hidden from managers, but when you wait until the person is out on maternity leave, it looks awfully suspicious. I’m the managing attorney at a small law firm. MORE
Our first part covered tips for deciding whether it’s the right time (workwise) to start a family, and our second part was about preparing for your leave from work. Lifestyle Workplace Maternity Leave Paternity LeavePart 3: Welcome, baby! If you’ve been following our series, we’ve been discussing how to navigate the new world of family and work. MORE
A reader writes: I manage a team of 7, and I have worked hard the past 6 months to prepare for my 12 weeks of maternity leave. I feel like I’m leaving everyone in good hands and will a well-thought-out plan. My question is, should I keep in contact while I’m on maternity leave? Additionally, whatever you decide about your own degree of contact, make sure that you do a lot of planning before you leave. MORE
However, just as you’ve settled into your new life as a parent, everything is rearranged once again as your maternity leave is nearing its end. Returning to work after maternity leave brings many emotions. MORE
My boss hasn’t returned from maternity leave. When I was brought on, I knew that my new manager would be leaving for maternity leave about four months in to my new position. But I figured when she got back from leave we would pick up where we left off. Her maternity leave has been over for almost three weeks now and she still isn’t back to work full-time. Is it normal for people to take extra weeks on top of 12 weeks of maternity leave? MORE
“Mothers report being treated with kindness and respect during their leave, while others complain of being harassed by bosses, subjected to coworker complaints, and pressured to return to work early.&#. Having children can be a time of great joy. It can also be a time of major-league stress. And for working women, the anxiety MORE
My boss keeps emailing from maternity leave. However, she’s recently been sending work emails out and messaging us on Skype a fair bit from her maternity leave. And even besides that, I believe that she may actually be breaking some rules by accessing her work emails and files while she’s on maternity leave. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My intern’s academic credit was revoked by his professor. MORE
However, something a lot of working women struggle with once they decide to become mothers is whether or not they will be offered paid maternity leave, and whether or not they should take it. doesn't have a federal policy on paid maternity leave. MORE
I’m being assigned “make up” work before my maternity leave. Knowing that I’m going on maternity leave in three months, he asked me to cover their shifts, on top of my own, in the two months preceding my leave. I know that my being on leave will be a burden to the rest of the librarians, so I’m afraid to look like I’m not being a team player. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE
Thursday, September 09, 2010 SR: Paternity/Maternity Leave Dear Evil HR Lady, My company does not have enough employees to qualify for FMLA. However, they are generously letting me take 14 weeks of maternity leave (2 weeks paid, the rest unpaid). MORE
Many companies in the United States offer family leave, maternity leave, or paternity leave, which allow new parents to take time off of work to care for their new child. New fathers, in particular, can face a difficult situation when taking leave. MORE
The New York Times published a graphic over the weekend that is currently making the rounds on social media showing paid maternity leave policies in every country in the world. MORE
Dear Evil HR Lady, I was wondering about something: my boss is currently pregnant and I was asked to replace her during her six-months maternity leave. This involves about twice the responsibilities and work hours on top of managing three people. What happens salary-wise in these situations? Should I ask for raise? Stay silent and hope that the end-of-the-year bonus will make up for the bigger workload? Whatever you do, don't stay silent MORE
This week Marissa Mayer announced that she is pregnant with twins and will again be taking a paltry two week leave after their birth. Why take such a short leave if not to demonstrate her capability to other (male) managers and leaders? HR Life maternity leave parental leave MORE
As a general rule of thumb, it’s the Mother’s Leave of Absence; she is free to do as she pleases while on it. In my 30+ years as an employment attorney, I have never heard of any law or company policy that stipulates what a new Mom can do, or cannot do, while on her Maternity Leave. It is her right, her leave, her time, her baby, and her business what she does on that leave of absence. Considering not returning after Maternity Leave? MORE
However, it is not an ideal world and due to finances, insurance, or career goals many new moms need to continue working even while on leave. Family Medical Leave Act (or FMLA) laws vary by state, but generally women or men are able to take 12 weeks off work after the birth of a child. MORE
Last week Netflix announced a new “unlimited” paid parental leave policy and Microsoft an expansion of their program to 12 weeks. This week Adobe announced their paid maternal leave benefits would expand to 26 weeks. Will the trend of increasing parental leave expand past the tech industry? Parental Leave Adds Value for Employees. At Adobe, the expansion of maternity leave wasn’t the only announcement. MORE
It’s also hot news whenever a tech giant or unicorn offers breast milk delivery or extends parental leave. Extended parental leaves look great on paper, but in reality employees rarely use all that extra time. HR Life benefits maternity leave parental leave work perks MORE
The United States lags behind European countries when it comes to maternity leave. Federal law only requires 12 weeks of unpaid leave if the mother qualifies. To qualify under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you must: Work for a company that has 50 or more employees in a 75 miles radius Have worked for a minimum of 1250 hours in the past 12 months Worked for at least 12 months for this company (although consecutive work isn’t required). MORE
Leaving your little one at home is stressful enough without considering how the dynamics of your job may have changed while you were away on maternity leave. Here are some power tips for getting back into the swing of things after maternity leave. MORE
However, something a lot of working women struggle with once they decide to become mothers is whether or not they will be offered paid maternity leave, and whether or not they should take it. doesn't have a federal policy on paid maternity leave. MORE
What kind of maternity leave is your employer required to offer? How do people manage to take unpaid leave? How long is a typical maternity leave? How can you ask about maternity leave benefits when you’re interviewing for a job, without implying you’re going to take it soon? Over at New York Magazine today, I answer a whole bunch of questions about maternity leave in the U.S. MORE
Employer diversity equality gender inequality Maternity Leave paternity pay gapDespite the strides we have made in gender inequality, female workers still get paid less than their male counterparts, with women significantly underrepresented in senior management roles. MORE
I keep getting work questions while I’m on maternity leave. I’ve seen a couple of questions on your blog addressing answering questions after leaving a position. I am currently on maternity leave and arranged with my employer that after a few months, I will be working part-time from home with a flexible schedule on only one piece of my previous job. If she’s emailing you at your work address, stop checking that; you’re on leave.). MORE
Miscellaneous Workplace Maternity Leave PregnancySo, you’re buried in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and hanging on every word your doctor says. Maybe you’re all into Snickers bars (Halloween is coming up and they are on sale, after all!) or maybe you’re a kale smoothie kind of gal, but either way, the time has come… No, not to have [.]. MORE
Employer Maternity Leave paid time off paternity leave resume.io sick leaveEveryone loves that feeling of walking out of work on the last day before a vacation, knowing that all the daily troubles of the job can be forgotten for a little while. MORE
I was demoted after my maternity leave. Just prior to my leave, a replacement was hired to take over my position as supervisor of a small department of hourly workers. Is it legal to return from maternity leave and be temporarily demoted? Absent unrelated reasons, they must return you the position you held before taking leave or an equivalent position. It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go…. MORE
Remember the letter-writer who wasn’t sure if she wanted to come back from maternity leave (#3 at the link; first update here )? A few commenters seemed disappointed in my decision to leave the workforce to care for a child. Here’s the update. I am excited to say that after being a stay at home parent for 15 months, I started a new part time position about two months ago! MORE
Nearly one in five (18 percent) working mothers have been forced to leave their jobs because a flexible working request has been turned down. Helping women returning from maternity leave back into the. Employer flexible working Maternity Leave new mother remote working working mothersIn a buoyant labour market, where despite uncertainty around Brexit, employers are continuing to recruit, we need all talent we can get. MORE
We have an employee (paralegal) who is currently out of the office on maternity leave. Her work product prior to leaving was average. How can I (should I) do this while she is out on maternity leave? Not saying that things can't be hidden from managers, but when you wait until the person is out on maternity leave, it looks awfully suspicious. I’m the managing attorney at a small law firm. MORE
Planning for maternity leave can be just as daunting for an employer as it is for the employee. High-caliber, valued employees will be missed, however important and exciting the reason they go on leave. Employer Recruiting Maternity Leave support MORE
When it comes to maternity leave, most people expect that it is paid benefit offered by all employers when, in all actuality, it is not. Maternity leave will generally fall into one of two categories ; your typical maternity disability or medical leave and family medical leave (FMLA). MORE
I have every intention of accepting the job and know life will go on if I do get pregnant and need to take leave. I have some issues though: If I get promoted, and get pregnant right away, I would be out on leave during the busiest time of the year, putting undue hardship on my company. If I get promoted and pregnant, I feel like I wouldn’t be able to take any leave, as our department is busy non-stop, all day long. MORE
I know my coworker secretly plans to quit after her maternity leave. We have a temp coming in to transition her work during her leave from June to October. I think taking months of maternity leave pay and benefits, knowing you are going to quit shortly thereafter (within 2 months), is robbery and a truly bad thing to do. That said, even if you told HR, they can’t deny her the ability to use her leave, so her plan will go forward anyway. MORE
Paternity leave is the time a father takes off work at the birth or adoption of a child, and when I first started working 13 years ago, no men I knew took it. These days, more and more new dads are taking advantage of paternity leave, which is typically unpaid although some companies offer fathers paid time off ranging from a few days to a few weeks. Many men are concerned that they will be discriminated against for taking either paid or unpaid leave. MORE
However, they are generously letting me take 14 weeks of maternity leave (2 weeks paid, the rest unpaid). If it were me, I'd allow both male and female employees the 12 weeks of leave. Chances are, very few men will take the leave, so the company doesn't lose anything and they are protected from a potential discrimination lawsuit. Of course, someone will pipe up that men in Sweden all take time off now, but they also get paid leave MORE
For new mums, making the transition back to work after maternity leave can be a difficult process. Employer creche DPG flexible working Maternity Leave remote working Sarah Aubrey working mothersBalancing work with parenting duties can be a serious struggle. MORE
Negotiating pay if I fill in during my manager’s maternity leave. Recently, the manager I’m working with was told by her doc to go on early maternity leave, which leaves her post open for about 6 months. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Should I say something about my coworker regularly bringing her granddaughter to work? A part-time work colleague has started bringing her granddaughter to work regularly. MORE
My all-male coworkers have started bombarding me with doubt when I mention that I will be returning after my maternity leave. male coworkers don’t believe I’m coming back after maternity leave was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m currently the youngest member of my team and the only female non-manager within my team. MORE
Friday, July 16, 2010 My Boss is Going on Maternity Leave and Im Taking Her Responsibilities Dear Evil HR Lady, I was wondering about something: my boss is currently pregnant and I was asked to replace her during her six-months maternity leave. Evil HR Lady Why am I evil? MORE
I was hurt when the person I’m covering for maternity leave attended our Christmas lunch. I’m filling a maternity leave role with the agreement in place that I will be hired full-time. Over the holiday season, our unit had a Christmas lunch and when we showed up at the venue, the person I’m replacing (who is still on her maternity leave) was there waiting to join us for lunch. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE
You definitely can’t give a reference that leaves out the worst parts. I don’t think I want to come back from maternity leave. I am about to have a baby in a few short months, and I am starting to panic and have second thoughts about the plans for leave that I originally made with my boss. Initially, I wanted to keep my options open and not commit to staying or leaving either way, and I just kind of let everyone assume I would be coming back. MORE
Career Management Career break Maternity Leave MumsWhether you enjoy or dislike your job, are planning a long or a short break from work, this could be the ideal time to reflect and ponder over what you might like to do next. Use this time out to your advantage. MORE
Maternity Leave Related Topics Competitive Resumes
JULY 25, 2017
Leaving your little one at home is stressful enough without considering how the dynamics of your job may have changed while you were away on maternity leave. Here are some power tips for getting back into the swing of things after maternity leave.
WorkEngagement
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
The New York Times published a graphic over the weekend that is currently making the rounds on social media showing paid maternity leave policies in every country in the world.
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Workology
APRIL 23, 2015
When it comes to maternity leave, most people expect that it is paid benefit offered by all employers when, in all actuality, it is not. Maternity leave will generally fall into one of two categories ; your typical maternity disability or medical leave and family medical leave (FMLA).
Workology
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
This week Marissa Mayer announced that she is pregnant with twins and will again be taking a paltry two week leave after their birth. Why take such a short leave if not to demonstrate her capability to other (male) managers and leaders? HR Life maternity leave parental leave
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The United States lags behind European countries when it comes to maternity leave. Federal law only requires 12 weeks of unpaid leave if the mother qualifies. To qualify under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you must: Work for a company that has 50 or more employees in a 75 miles radius Have worked for a minimum of 1250 hours in the past 12 months Worked for at least 12 months for this company (although consecutive work isn’t required).
Career Realism
JULY 17, 2019
However, something a lot of working women struggle with once they decide to become mothers is whether or not they will be offered paid maternity leave, and whether or not they should take it. doesn't have a federal policy on paid maternity leave.
Career Realism
JULY 17, 2019
However, something a lot of working women struggle with once they decide to become mothers is whether or not they will be offered paid maternity leave, and whether or not they should take it. doesn't have a federal policy on paid maternity leave.
Jobacle
MAY 17, 2012
However, just as you’ve settled into your new life as a parent, everything is rearranged once again as your maternity leave is nearing its end. Returning to work after maternity leave brings many emotions.
The Undercover Recruiter
JUNE 7, 2018
Planning for maternity leave can be just as daunting for an employer as it is for the employee. High-caliber, valued employees will be missed, however important and exciting the reason they go on leave. Employer Recruiting Maternity Leave support
Sklover Working Wisdom
JUNE 21, 2016
As a general rule of thumb, it’s the Mother’s Leave of Absence; she is free to do as she pleases while on it. In my 30+ years as an employment attorney, I have never heard of any law or company policy that stipulates what a new Mom can do, or cannot do, while on her Maternity Leave. It is her right, her leave, her time, her baby, and her business what she does on that leave of absence. Considering not returning after Maternity Leave?
Resumesimo
JUNE 26, 2011
However, it is not an ideal world and due to finances, insurance, or career goals many new moms need to continue working even while on leave. Family Medical Leave Act (or FMLA) laws vary by state, but generally women or men are able to take 12 weeks off work after the birth of a child.
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
However, they are generously letting me take 14 weeks of maternity leave (2 weeks paid, the rest unpaid). If it were me, I'd allow both male and female employees the 12 weeks of leave. Chances are, very few men will take the leave, so the company doesn't lose anything and they are protected from a potential discrimination lawsuit. Of course, someone will pipe up that men in Sweden all take time off now, but they also get paid leave
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 4, 2009
We have an employee (paralegal) who is currently out of the office on maternity leave. Her work product prior to leaving was average. How can I (should I) do this while she is out on maternity leave? Not saying that things can't be hidden from managers, but when you wait until the person is out on maternity leave, it looks awfully suspicious. I’m the managing attorney at a small law firm.
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 4, 2009
We have an employee (paralegal) who is currently out of the office on maternity leave. Her work product prior to leaving was average. How can I (should I) do this while she is out on maternity leave? Not saying that things can't be hidden from managers, but when you wait until the person is out on maternity leave, it looks awfully suspicious. I’m the managing attorney at a small law firm.
Evil HR Lady
JULY 16, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010 My Boss is Going on Maternity Leave and Im Taking Her Responsibilities Dear Evil HR Lady, I was wondering about something: my boss is currently pregnant and I was asked to replace her during her six-months maternity leave. Evil HR Lady Why am I evil?
Ask A Manager
DECEMBER 13, 2018
My boss keeps emailing from maternity leave. However, she’s recently been sending work emails out and messaging us on Skype a fair bit from her maternity leave. And even besides that, I believe that she may actually be breaking some rules by accessing her work emails and files while she’s on maternity leave. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My intern’s academic credit was revoked by his professor.
Resume to Referral
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
“Mothers report being treated with kindness and respect during their leave, while others complain of being harassed by bosses, subjected to coworker complaints, and pressured to return to work early.&#. Having children can be a time of great joy. It can also be a time of major-league stress. And for working women, the anxiety
The Undercover Recruiter
MAY 3, 2019
For new mums, making the transition back to work after maternity leave can be a difficult process. Employer creche DPG flexible working Maternity Leave remote working Sarah Aubrey working mothersBalancing work with parenting duties can be a serious struggle.
Water Cooler Wisdom
JUNE 20, 2011
Paternity leave is the time a father takes off work at the birth or adoption of a child, and when I first started working 13 years ago, no men I knew took it. These days, more and more new dads are taking advantage of paternity leave, which is typically unpaid although some companies offer fathers paid time off ranging from a few days to a few weeks. Many men are concerned that they will be discriminated against for taking either paid or unpaid leave.
Ask A Manager
MAY 8, 2018
What kind of maternity leave is your employer required to offer? How do people manage to take unpaid leave? How long is a typical maternity leave? How can you ask about maternity leave benefits when you’re interviewing for a job, without implying you’re going to take it soon? Over at New York Magazine today, I answer a whole bunch of questions about maternity leave in the U.S.
Ask A Manager
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Remember the letter-writer who wasn’t sure if she wanted to come back from maternity leave (#3 at the link; first update here )? A few commenters seemed disappointed in my decision to leave the workforce to care for a child. Here’s the update. I am excited to say that after being a stay at home parent for 15 months, I started a new part time position about two months ago!
The Undercover Recruiter
APRIL 13, 2019
Employer Maternity Leave paid time off paternity leave resume.io sick leaveEveryone loves that feeling of walking out of work on the last day before a vacation, knowing that all the daily troubles of the job can be forgotten for a little while.
Ask A Manager
OCTOBER 30, 2017
I have every intention of accepting the job and know life will go on if I do get pregnant and need to take leave. I have some issues though: If I get promoted, and get pregnant right away, I would be out on leave during the busiest time of the year, putting undue hardship on my company. If I get promoted and pregnant, I feel like I wouldn’t be able to take any leave, as our department is busy non-stop, all day long.
Ask A Manager
MAY 14, 2018
I am pregnant, and planning my maternity leave. I live in California, which has some unique laws surrounding allowed leave, so that basically, given a “typical” pregnancy, my job is protected while I am on leave from 36 weeks pregnant to 18 weeks after the date I give birth (there is some pregnancy disability leave allowed prior to 36 weeks if medically necessary).
Evil HR Lady
JULY 16, 2010
Dear Evil HR Lady, I was wondering about something: my boss is currently pregnant and I was asked to replace her during her six-months maternity leave. This involves about twice the responsibilities and work hours on top of managing three people. What happens salary-wise in these situations? Should I ask for raise? Stay silent and hope that the end-of-the-year bonus will make up for the bigger workload? Whatever you do, don't stay silent
Ask A Manager
JANUARY 26, 2015
I was hurt when the person I’m covering for maternity leave attended our Christmas lunch. I’m filling a maternity leave role with the agreement in place that I will be hired full-time. Over the holiday season, our unit had a Christmas lunch and when we showed up at the venue, the person I’m replacing (who is still on her maternity leave) was there waiting to join us for lunch. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….
Ask A Manager
MAY 28, 2015
I know my coworker secretly plans to quit after her maternity leave. We have a temp coming in to transition her work during her leave from June to October. I think taking months of maternity leave pay and benefits, knowing you are going to quit shortly thereafter (within 2 months), is robbery and a truly bad thing to do. That said, even if you told HR, they can’t deny her the ability to use her leave, so her plan will go forward anyway.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Career Management Career break Maternity Leave MumsWhether you enjoy or dislike your job, are planning a long or a short break from work, this could be the ideal time to reflect and ponder over what you might like to do next. Use this time out to your advantage.
Ask A Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2017
I’m being assigned “make up” work before my maternity leave. Knowing that I’m going on maternity leave in three months, he asked me to cover their shifts, on top of my own, in the two months preceding my leave. I know that my being on leave will be a burden to the rest of the librarians, so I’m afraid to look like I’m not being a team player. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….
The Undercover Recruiter
MAY 18, 2017
Employer diversity equality gender inequality Maternity Leave paternity pay gapDespite the strides we have made in gender inequality, female workers still get paid less than their male counterparts, with women significantly underrepresented in senior management roles.
Ask A Manager
MARCH 11, 2015
My all-male coworkers have started bombarding me with doubt when I mention that I will be returning after my maternity leave. male coworkers don’t believe I’m coming back after maternity leave was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m currently the youngest member of my team and the only female non-manager within my team.
Workology
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
It’s also hot news whenever a tech giant or unicorn offers breast milk delivery or extends parental leave. Extended parental leaves look great on paper, but in reality employees rarely use all that extra time. HR Life benefits maternity leave parental leave work perks
Ask A Manager
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
My boss hasn’t returned from maternity leave. When I was brought on, I knew that my new manager would be leaving for maternity leave about four months in to my new position. But I figured when she got back from leave we would pick up where we left off. Her maternity leave has been over for almost three weeks now and she still isn’t back to work full-time. Is it normal for people to take extra weeks on top of 12 weeks of maternity leave?
Ask A Manager
JUNE 24, 2014
Negotiating pay if I fill in during my manager’s maternity leave. Recently, the manager I’m working with was told by her doc to go on early maternity leave, which leaves her post open for about 6 months. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Should I say something about my coworker regularly bringing her granddaughter to work? A part-time work colleague has started bringing her granddaughter to work regularly.
The Undercover Recruiter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Nearly one in five (18 percent) working mothers have been forced to leave their jobs because a flexible working request has been turned down. Helping women returning from maternity leave back into the. Employer flexible working Maternity Leave new mother remote working working mothersIn a buoyant labour market, where despite uncertainty around Brexit, employers are continuing to recruit, we need all talent we can get.
Ask A Manager
MARCH 20, 2015
I keep getting work questions while I’m on maternity leave. I’ve seen a couple of questions on your blog addressing answering questions after leaving a position. I am currently on maternity leave and arranged with my employer that after a few months, I will be working part-time from home with a flexible schedule on only one piece of my previous job. If she’s emailing you at your work address, stop checking that; you’re on leave.).
Workology
AUGUST 11, 2015
Last week Netflix announced a new “unlimited” paid parental leave policy and Microsoft an expansion of their program to 12 weeks. This week Adobe announced their paid maternal leave benefits would expand to 26 weeks. Will the trend of increasing parental leave expand past the tech industry? Parental Leave Adds Value for Employees. At Adobe, the expansion of maternity leave wasn’t the only announcement.
Ask A Manager
JANUARY 5, 2014
I was demoted after my maternity leave. Just prior to my leave, a replacement was hired to take over my position as supervisor of a small department of hourly workers. Is it legal to return from maternity leave and be temporarily demoted? Absent unrelated reasons, they must return you the position you held before taking leave or an equivalent position. It’s five short answers to five short questions. Here we go….
Career Realism
JULY 1, 2019
Many companies in the United States offer family leave, maternity leave, or paternity leave, which allow new parents to take time off of work to care for their new child. New fathers, in particular, can face a difficult situation when taking leave.
WorkArrow
OCTOBER 27, 2012
Our first part covered tips for deciding whether it’s the right time (workwise) to start a family, and our second part was about preparing for your leave from work. Lifestyle Workplace Maternity Leave Paternity LeavePart 3: Welcome, baby! If you’ve been following our series, we’ve been discussing how to navigate the new world of family and work.
WorkArrow
OCTOBER 19, 2012
Miscellaneous Workplace Maternity Leave PregnancySo, you’re buried in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and hanging on every word your doctor says. Maybe you’re all into Snickers bars (Halloween is coming up and they are on sale, after all!) or maybe you’re a kale smoothie kind of gal, but either way, the time has come… No, not to have [.].
Ask A Manager
APRIL 13, 2017
You definitely can’t give a reference that leaves out the worst parts. I don’t think I want to come back from maternity leave. I am about to have a baby in a few short months, and I am starting to panic and have second thoughts about the plans for leave that I originally made with my boss. Initially, I wanted to keep my options open and not commit to staying or leaving either way, and I just kind of let everyone assume I would be coming back.
Ask A Manager
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
A reader writes: I manage a team of 7, and I have worked hard the past 6 months to prepare for my 12 weeks of maternity leave. I feel like I’m leaving everyone in good hands and will a well-thought-out plan. My question is, should I keep in contact while I’m on maternity leave? Additionally, whatever you decide about your own degree of contact, make sure that you do a lot of planning before you leave.
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